Safety, Health & Sustainability Manager

Oxnard, CA
Direct Hire | Full-Time | Exempt | #NowHiring
Salary: $120,000 - $130,000 annually

About the Opportunity

Our client, a well-established leader in the food manufacturing and agricultural processing industry, is seeking an experienced Safety, Health & Sustainability Manager to lead environmental, health, safety, and sustainability initiatives at its Oxnard facility. This role is responsible for fostering a culture of safety, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving continuous improvement across operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all Safety, Health & Sustainability (SHS) programs for the facility.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Conduct facility inspections and identify potential safety and environmental risks.
• Investigate incidents, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and deliver health and safety training programs for employees and management.
• Manage environmental compliance programs, including air permits, wastewater, hazardous materials, and sustainability reporting.
• Maintain OSHA logs, training records, and compliance documentation.
• Partner with Operations, Human Resources, and Leadership teams to promote workplace safety and employee engagement.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, Safety Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of Environmental Health & Safety management experience within manufacturing and/or agricultural operations.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, environmental compliance, incident investigations, hazard analysis, and safety management systems.
• Experience leading safety training and developing workplace safety programs.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred

• Experience in food manufacturing, food processing, agriculture, or related industries.
• Professional certifications such as CSP, ASP, CHMM, or equivalent are a plus.

Why Apply?

• Direct hire opportunity with a stable and growing organization.
• Competitive salary: $120,000 - $130,000 per year.
• Opportunity to influence safety culture and sustainability initiatives at a large manufacturing facility.
• Collaborative leadership environment with long-term career growth potential.